Learn a little more about us, what we do and what we stand for!

Who we are

For more than 35 years West Lincoln Community Care (WLCC) has been a community based not-for-profit, charitable organization that enhances the quality of life for members of our community who seek our assistance and support. We are a registered Charity with the Canadian Government (CRA) since 1986. We offer food, clothing, emergency assistance and a variety of programs to residents of West Lincoln in need of assistance.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide leadership, support and resources to improve the quality of life of our clients while working in co-operation with other community organizations and individuals.

Our Vision

West Lincoln Community Care is a charity that enhances the quality of life for members of our community who seek our assistance and support.

Our Values

1. Confidentiality:
We respect the privacy of our clients, employees, volunteers and donors so any information that they share with us will be held in strictest confidence.

2. Compassion / Non-judgmental:
We will behave with compassion in our interaction with clients and demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude.

3. Encouragement:
We will encourage staff and volunteers to develop their gifts and abilities as they give of their time to Community Care.

4. Respect:
We will treat each staff member, volunteer, client, donor and W.L.C.C. with respect.

5. Trust / Integrity:
We recognize the trust that the West Lincoln Community has placed on us to enhance the quality of life of those who seek our assistance and support and will work with integrity to fulfill this obligation.  We also trust staff to serve clients, volunteers and donors with integrity.

6. Honesty:
We value honesty in our interpersonal relationships and in the way that we fulfill our individual and collective roles as staff, volunteers and Board of W.L.C.C.

7. Open Communications:
We value open communications between staff, volunteers and Board.

8. Co-operation and Team Work:
As an organization we are strongly committed to Team Work and co-operation.  We recognize the leadership roles given to Staff and are supportive of these roles.  We also recognize that to be effective all parties (Board, staff and volunteers) must work together as we each are an integral part of carrying out the mission of W.L.C.C.

9. Commitment:
As Board, staff and volunteers we will uphold our commitment to W.L.C.C.  We will carry out the business of Community Care in a timely fashion, completing assigned task and those additional tasks for which we may have volunteered.

10. Accountability:
W.L.C.C. will be accountable to:
Our donors in using their donations wisely to operate W.L.C.C. so as to meet the needs of our clients.
Our clients in serving them to the best of our ability.
Our Staff in equipping them to fulfill their role.
Our volunteers in using their time and talents that they are willing to share with us.
Our membership in fulfilling our mission and upholding our values.